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Manual Starting
Insert the key in the ignition and turn to
ON position.
Grasp manual starter handle firmly and
pull slowly until a resistance is felt then
pull vigorously. Slowly release the re-
wind starter handle.
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WARNING : Do not apply throt-
tle while starting.
Electric Starting
, . , CAUTION : Never operate your
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snowmobile with the battery re-
moved or disconnected. As it reduces
voltage fluctuations, operating vehicle
without battery might cause instru-
ments or bulbs failure.
Insert key in ignition switch.
Turn ignition key clockwise until starter
engages.
, . , CAUTION : To avoid starter over-
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heating, the cranking period
should never exceed 30 seconds and
a rest period should be observed be-
tween the cranking cycles to let start-
er cool down.
Release key immediately when engine
has started. If engine does not start on
first try, key must be turned fully back
to OFF each time.
Before Riding
Check operation of the emergency cut-
out switch, and tether switch. Restart
engine.
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WARNING : If engine does not
shutoff when applying the emer-
gency cut-out switch and or when
pulling the tether cut-out cap, stop the
engine by turning off the ignition key.
Do not operate the vehicle further, see
your authorized dealer.
Allow the engine to warm before oper-
ating at full throttle.
Emergency Starting
Should the rewind starter rope fray and
break, the engine can be started with
the emergency starter rope, supplied
with the tool kit.
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WARNING : Do not start the ve-
hicle by the drive pulley unless it
is a true emergency situation, have the
vehicle repaired as soon as possible.
Remove the belt guard from vehicle.
(See ''Maintenance section").
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Assemble the starter clip and the han-
dle to the emergency starting rope and
wind the rope tightly around the drive
pulley.
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NOTE : The spark plug socket can
be used as an emergency starter
grip.
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